GraceTALK, September 2019

We value asking questions to better understand how to live life in a God-centered, Christ-exalting way. We believe that church should be the best place in which people can get solid answers to life’s questions.

How does a Christian get forgiven of sin after becoming a Christian?

As a disciple of Christ, I follow His teaching. As a citizen, I am to uphold the Constitution and laws of this country. If or when the law would legislate an action that would necessarily cause me to sin against Christ – if it were against the Law to share the Gospel, then I know I am called to disobey the law of the land given the clear command of Matthew 28:19. However, when/how do I honor the Founders of our Country on something such as the First Amendment? If the right to “free speech” is taken away do I fight for this right? While it is not a “Biblical” right, it was the vision of our Founders and, therefore, to what level does it rise? Civil disobedience (over any subsequent law) that would infringe on it? Do I dismiss the intent of the Founders?

Could it be said that God caused Satan to sin initially given that God is the Sovereign and does all that pleases Him (Psalm 135:6)?

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About Dan Miller

Pastor Dan is our Sunday morning teaching-pastor, leads the staff, and provides oversight for our disciple-making environments. Pastor Dan spent almost 16 years as a student pastor and then helped start Grace Fellowship in 2003. Dan is married to Vicki and together they enjoy their seven children – Benjamin, David, Alexa, Zachary, Nathan, Ana and Autumn.

About Larry Farlow

Pastor Larry joined the Leadership Team in 2011. He and his wife Susan have been attending Grace Fellowship since 2006. They have three children Emily, Will, and Jim. Larry is a native of the Atlanta area and is employed in the telecommunications industry. He also teaches in our adult Connections ministry and is a contributing writer to our church website.

About Ken Rutherford

Pastor Ken has been teaching the Bible in some capacity since 1979. Ken serves as a teacher in our Sunday morning adult Connections and is lead-pastor for our Sunday service vocalists as well as the pastor overseeing foreign missions. Ken is currently employed as the Vice President of Branding & IT at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Ken has been married to Carla since 1983 and has one daughter, Amanda, and two sons, Taylor and Kyle. Ken and Carla have lived in the Atlanta area since 1984.